MONROVIA — University of Liberia (UL) alumnus and doctoral scholar in the United States, Foeday Zinnah, has welcomed UL President Layli Maparyan’s call for an end to the ongoing work stoppage at the university.
Zinnah, who is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in the United States, said President Maparyan’s recent statement addressing faculty and staff concerns deeply moved him, noting that it brought tears to his eyes.
He expressed hope that the message would reach the hearts of faculty and staff members and encourage them to consider the impact of the crisis on students.
According to Zinnah, some students, including himself, took more than eight years to complete what was originally a four-year degree due to challenges affecting the university.
He praised President Maparyan for what he described as her understanding of the importance of education and willingness to empathize with ordinary students.
Zinnah said such leadership is what students need, particularly during a period of institutional challenges.
He also echoed the President’s appeal for faculty and staff to return to work, emphasizing that the interests of students and the future of Liberia should remain paramount.
“For the sake of our students, for the honor of our professions, and for the ultimate upliftment of the Republic of Liberia, let us begin this work today,” Zinnah quoted from President Maparyan’s statement.
